figurine

Object NameFigurine of a Young Man

Made FromGlass, Iron Wire

Date1750-1799

Place MadeFrance, probably Nevers

Techniquelampwork

SizeOverall H: 6 cm

Accession Number55.3.147

Credit LineGift of The Art Institute of Chicago

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Exhibitions

The Magic of the Lamp: Flameworked Objects from the Permanent Collection

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionOpaque mainly white glass; lampwork. Figurine of a young man built up of opaque white glass around a wire armature. He appears to step forward with his right foot, while slightly leaning forward and looking to the left. His right arm is raised and his hand extended horizontally. His left arm is bent and the hand splayed. The white glass is modeled to indicate white stockings, breeches tied at the knees with black ribbons, and a white jacket with long sleeves, buttoned in front. He wears black shoes, a pale green belt tied in front, a dark green scarf around his neck and a dark purple hat with wide brim covering most of his dark curly hair. His face is finely modeled with a pointy nose, black dotted eyes, brown eyebrows, and a pink mouth and cheeks.
Provenance

Former Collection Art Institute of Chicago - 1955